Feeling Arty? GET CREATIVE!

Didn't feel to well today so i spent the day being arty :) heres how i made my friends birthday present, if you like it, give it a go and send in your picture!

Firstly, cut out a shape from cardboard and find an old newspaper to rip up. When you've ripped it up start to scrunch up into little balls.

Then tape the newspaper onto the cardboard until its covered.

When this is done start to paper mache with more newspaper over the top. ( you make the mache by mixing water, flour and (optional) PVA glue.

When your done, start on the other side. (This picture is before and after both sides are done..)

Its best to leave them to dry for a while, but if you don't have time thats fine too. Whenever you are ready start to mache plain white or brown paper which is slightly thicker than the newspaper over the top so that it will be easy to paint onto and the paint will show up better.

Then paint the shape in whatever colour you want...

And decorate! E x